Alexis Quinones

About Alexis Quinones

Experienced Director of Distribution with over 20 years of demonstrated success in leading people, optimizing processes, and implementing scalable systems. I am a results-driven leader committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence, consistently exceeding expectations through disciplined execution. Recognized for my confident and passionate leadership style, I specialize in mentoring high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and success. Core strengths include strategic planning, budget management, vendor negotiation, space optimization, and long-term capacity forecasting.

Experience

1. Director of Distribution

   Visual Comfort & Co.

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Leads 9 salaried managers and 180 hourly associates across two shifts encompassing inbound, putaway, fulfillment, outbound, inventory control, and facility maintenance. Accountable for safety, quality, and performance, with a focus on strategic planning, process improvement, and cost efficiency.Key Achievements & Responsibilities- Increased next-day delivery on-time rate from 55% to 98%- Restructured operations from 3 shifts/19 schedules to 2 shifts/4 schedules, saving $500K annually- Negotiated vendor contracts, saving $120K (corrugated) and $150K (storage trailers) annually- Developed and executed a project to increase putaway space by 15%- Implemented a yard management tool and created a slotted storage yard for over 200 trailers- Developed and standardized SOPs across all departments- Oversaw multiple CapEx projects including dock upgrades, racking, PIT purchases, and conveyor installations- Spearheaded employee engagement through events like cookouts, slushie socials, and team recognition activities- Partnered with merchant teams to forecast future warehouse capacity needs- Consistently mentored salaried leaders and hourly team members for advancement and development.